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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Magnolia Micro

Magnolia, AR · 1 counties · 22,801 residents · 766.065 sq mi
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Magnolia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,609. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,700. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,801
−11%since 2000
from 25,603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+4%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K25K26K1990201020202024Magnolia
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,609
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,640 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,217
+52%since 2000
from $15,322 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+32%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(15,776)
Black36%(9,205)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(269)
Asian0.3%(87)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(15,368)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(13,236)
Black34.4%(7,834)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(773)
Asian0.7%(163)
Other1%(225)
Diversity Score65%(14,820)
Segregation Score32.8%(7,483)
Diversity Score
65
+8%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

MagnoliaCENTRAL10,660
What's inside

1 component county

Columbia CountyCENTRAL21,894
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, AR?

Magnolia, AR has about 22,801 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, AR?

The typical household in Magnolia, AR earns about $37,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magnolia, AR expensive?

In Magnolia, AR, the median home is worth about $87,700, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Magnolia, AR?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Magnolia, AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magnolia, AR?

About 24.3% of people in Magnolia, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magnolia, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Magnolia, AR has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,890 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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